Changes to Katherine NT radio services

The ACMA is considering a proposal to see Hot 100 (8HOT) swap from 765AM to FM transmission in Katherine.

Darwin listeners already enjoy 8HOT in FM.

ACMA Chair, Nerida O’Loughlin, says ”FM radio provides improved audio quality for listeners in regional areas and can be more cost-effective to operate than AM radio.

“A number of regional commercial radio stations are seeking to convert their services to FM under an industry-led conversion program. The ACMA will facilitate a conversion after taking a number of issues into account. These include availability of suitable spectrum and being satisfied that audiences in regional areas do not lose radio services under that proposal.”

The ACMA is keen to take submissions from the local Katherine audience on their views regarding the conversion proposal.